Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing⏱ 12 min total

Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Per 1 serving · 534 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
487
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    9% of calories
  • Carbs
    36g
    27% of calories
  • Fat
    37g
    63% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing (534 g) has 487 calories, with 13 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), dietary fiber (63% DV) and Vitamin A (22% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
91cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.6g
Net carbs
18g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
18g
14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Dietary fiber63%
  • Vitamin A22%
  • Vitamin C102%
  • Vitamin E45%
  • Vitamin K101%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline16%
  • Calcium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 2 min
  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the shrimp, bringing them to room temperature. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Halve the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop out balls using a melon baller or dice.

  3. 3

    Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash and dry the arugula.

  4. 4

    Peel the grapefruit, removing all skin and white pith, and segment the flesh.

  5. 5

    Heeat a skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Chop the cilantro and mix with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Add a small amount of oil to the hot pan and cook the shrimp for about 1 minute per side, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove when they curl and turn orange.

  8. 8

    Assemble the salad ingredients and drizzle with cilantro dressing. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (534 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A202 μg
22%
Vitamin C92 mg
102%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E7 mg
45%
Vitamin K121 μg
101%
Thiamine0.3 mg
22%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
25%
Niacin5 mg
33%
Vitamin B61 mg
58%
Folate (B9)241 μg
60%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
20%
Pantothenic acid4 mg
72%
Choline86 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium150 mg
15%
Iron3 mg
32%
Potassium1,601 mg
34%
Magnesium109 mg
26%
Phosphorus266 mg
38%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper1 mg
65%
Manganese1 mg
23%
Selenium14 μg
25%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene131 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene2,060 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride17 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene3,370 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats25 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol23 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.5 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 487 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 93min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing?

One serving of Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing (1 serving) has 487 calories, which works out to 91 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 9% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 27% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing?

348 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Shrimp Avocado Salad with Cilantro Dressing?

14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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